- Empathy driven approach
- Evidence based methods
- Multilingual support
About Zarmeena
Zarmeena Afridi is a practitioner psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council UK (HCPC). She has worked in psychological care for 15 years and focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress and mood difficulties. Her background includes supporting people through trauma, grief and panic-related problems.
She approaches therapy with empathy and collaboration. Sessions are shaped around what the person wants to work on, with the therapist offering tools and ideas to try between meetings. The aim is to build coping skills and clearer thinking so daily life feels more manageable.
Her professional history includes work in hospitals, community programmes and emergency response teams, as well as substance misuse and rehabilitation settings. This breadth of experience informs how she tailors sessions for different life situations and cultural backgrounds.
In practice she uses evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, solution-focused work and mindfulness techniques. These approaches are chosen to match the problem at hand, for example tackling unhelpful thought patterns, developing short-term goals, or using present-moment awareness to reduce distress.
She also draws on personal experience of loss and anxiety to connect with people facing similar struggles. The therapy relationship is presented as a joint effort to find practical ways forward and restore a sense of control and purpose.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and offering a supportive space where the person sets the pace and priorities. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they most want to change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and uses practical exercises to test and change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, panic and mood problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce rumination and manage strong emotions in the moment and can be helpful alongside other methods.Choosing the right approach is part of the early sessions. The therapist will work together with the person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs and preferences. That decision is reviewed and adapted as work progresses to make sure the approach stays useful.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking as the profile does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find phone or video easier for practical reasons like childcare or work breaks, while others prefer longer sessions to focus on deeper issues. Registered and accredited professionals can tailor session length and frequency to match everyday life and therapeutic aims.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Pushto, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
The therapist works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, including panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is the general style of therapy offered?
She uses an empathetic, collaborative style and offers practical tools. Sessions focus on what the person wants to achieve and on building skills to manage symptoms.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 15 years of professional experience across hospitals, community programmes, emergency response and rehabilitation settings.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council UK (HCPC) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu.
Can people outside the UK work with this therapist?
International clients are accepted according to the profile information provided.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.